The Cadillac Lyriq, now in its third year, is an excellent choice for several reasons. But its greatest attraction may be an unofficial title. It’s a vehicle worthy of changing the buying habits of those who have never considered the American status symbol car of yesteryear or an electric vehicle.
Unlike the gas-guzzling, elongated, staid sedans from several decades ago, the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq is modern, handsome, efficient and a standout in a strong segment. The luxury sport utility vehicle’s top competition includes via low-to-high price points, the Acura ZDX ($66,000), Rivian R1S ($77,700), Volvo EX90 ($81,290), BMW iX ($88,425) and Lotus Eletre ($145,000).
The five-passenger midsize SUV is available in Luxury and Sport styles and offered in equipment levels designated 1, 2 and 3. All offerings are powered by a 102-kWh battery pack and rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The former models include a single motor with 365 horsepower, the latter adds a second motor to the front axle and increases the horsepower to 515.
The reviewed Sport 3 has extensive standard equipment as other models. But it’s upgraded with several items, including 22-inch wheels and tri-zone climate control. The MSRP’s is $67,495. Nappa leather seating ($3,790), sunroof ($1,600) and a charging module ($1,480) options help push the price to $81,085.
According to the manufacturer, the Lyriq has a 326-mile range with rear-wheel drive, 319 miles of range if equipped with AWD. Its charging status stats include: as high as 190 kW on a level 3 charger, 86 miles of range added in 10 minutes of DC fast charging and 80 percent of full charge in approximately 45 minutes. Level 2 charging provides between 20 and 50 miles per hour of charge time.
The single-motor RWD trim advances from 0-to-60 miles per hour in 5.7 seconds. The dual-motor AWD model completes the industry standard acceleration test in 4.8 seconds. The reviewed Sport 3 offering is rated with a combined 85 MPGe, with 99 MPGe in city driving, 77 MPGe on the highway.
Attributes are plentiful. The Lyriq’s appearance is dramatically elegant, with the future of car design arriving now. Its interior features upscale materials and traditional amenities, cooling to heating and an optional panoramic sunroof. But there’s also the unique — massaging seats, speakers located in the front headrest, presenting door handles that lock flush and a hands-free power liftgate.
Most dramatic is the single-piece curved 33-inch LED display and 9K resolution capability. Its Google built-in comes with the Google Assistant with hands-free access to Google Maps and Google Play. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, a built-in available 5G Wi-Fi hotspot and over-the-air vehicle software updates add more convenience. The optional 19-speaker AKG Studio audio system has superior sound.
The Lyriq received top individual and overall safety grades from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and it has a full canvas of related features: Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitor, parking sensors, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and bicycle detection, lane keeping and centering. A 360-degree camera is also standard on all Lyriq trims. General Motors’ Super Cruise (a hands-free, semi-autonomous driving system) and a rear camera mirror with a washer are optional safety items.
With its power, efficiency and modern interior and exterior designs, the Lyriq shares with its ancestors. It has the cruising comfort of the carmaker’s legendary harem, the Eldorado to Fleetwood, Coupe DeVille to Seville. The big sedans were quiet and confident, the most massive of which was the 21-foot-long Fleetwood lineup from 1974-1976.
The Lyriq drives big, too. But it’s about 16 1/2-feet long, the same length as a Ford Explorer or Nissan Pathfinder. It’s proof the manufacturer has evolved from its mentality of 50 years ago. Medium is the new big, a Cadillac reimagined.
James Raia is a syndicated automotive columnist, freelance writer and editor based in Sacramento. E-mail address: james@jamesraia.com.
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